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El Capo

2009 – 2014Show3 seasons226 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A tense, violent crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 226 episodes · best: S1E1 "Pilot" 8.6

Episodes

7.6
6.1
8.0

Story

El Capo, the most wanted drug dealer in Mexico, has been intercepted while hiding with his trusted men, his wife and his lover. During his escape, he declares war on the government and his own past.

Feels like

  • Narcotelenovela Drama
  • Real-Life Crime Biography
  • High-Stakes Cartel Power Struggle
  • Political Corruption Thriller
  • Visceral Violence
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Mexican Cultural Context
  • Tense Cat-and-Mouse Chase
  • Family and Loyalty Conflicts
  • Gritty Realism

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Riccardo Gabrielli R., Lilo Vilaplana
Written by
Gustavo Bolívar
Produced by
Amparo Lopez

Everyone

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Facts

August 24, 2009 · October 3, 2014 · Ended

First aired
August 24, 2009
Last aired
October 3, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 226 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Colombia, Mexico
Available in
28 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream El Capo?"

Questions about El Capo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream El Capo?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is El Capo worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.1 against 8.0 for the best season.

Which season of El Capo is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 2 is the weakest at 6.1. The highest-rated episode is Pilot (season 1, episode 1) at 8.6, and the lowest is Episode #2.2 (season 2, episode 2) at 4.7.

Is El Capo okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching El Capo?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is El Capo in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.